Miranda E. Remenar
Per. 1 Bickmore
Senior English
2/9/2012
Critical Lens EssayOne might be angered that most of their child hood and lifetime stories are all based on archetypes. A simple skeleton of all tales, novels and stories alike. Until Discovering what an archetype was, you may have though that The Odyssey and Harry Potter were completely different tales, however this assumption would be wrong. Odysseus, a true hero destined by society to have the falls and triumphs of a hero, as well as “the chosen one” That was Harry. Both chosen by society, both had ambushed plans as well as successful adventures. Analyzing this story using a thought process based on archetypical example and themes, you can clearly see the naked structure of the ‘Willing Hero’ Archetype. Harry Potter, being a hero to all of society faces times in which society also hates him. Where the ministry of magic turns the entire world against a 16 year old boy. He deals with it and lives on to deal with more of the world’s problems. Odysseus has the same problem. He ventures to Troy, and whilst not many came home from such a war, he however survives… No-one can claim the life of Odysseus though, because no one has seen him for seven years. When his son sets forth to seek his dad, the Gods throw him a bone and breath wind in his favor. While on the mission of coming home, little does Odysseus know that all the men of his city are set on marrying his wife. Harry Potter and his friends are just like Odysseus and his crew. Harry relies on his allies for mental support and ideas. While Odysseus relies on his crew for physical support, to get him from place to place. They are with him through thick and thin, so maybe a few of them get sacrificed to a Cyclops, but harry loses and gains a few friends here and there as well. When Harry is fighting the Dark Lord Voldemort, his allies are there for moral support, giving him advice but only he can slay Voldemort in the end. Same goes for Odysseus,...

YOU MAY ALSO FIND THESE DOCUMENTS HELPFUL

...Sabah Lala
Dr. Postiglione
English 9H
29th November 2012
Success is to achieve something that we truly long for. “Sometimes failure is more beneficial than success.” Written by Darren Roberts. This is a very inspiring quote for all species of mankind. I agree rightfully with this quote as it states that even sometimes there are ups and downs, falls and disruptions in life, but those problems make us even stronger and prevent us from making the same mistake and make us more successful in life. Although, if losing things sometimes make us closer to something we want, we must make a go for it. As In Homers’, The Odyssey, and Nancy’s’, The House of The Scorpion, the main characters deal with personal loss and face many hardships, but finally reach to their own respected homes and families, safe and soundly.
In Homers’, The Odyssey, the main character faces many hardships, but ultimately is successful by meeting and re-uniting with his loved ones. The idea which relates the quote with this book is that in The Odyssey, Odysseus faces tons of trials and tribulations as well as tough challenges like the time when he stayed patiently in Calypso, the enchantress’s isolated island for 7 years, but shortly after that long term patience he received help and reached home safely to his family and friends, and got his kingdom back. Also, when he lost 6 of his best men while dealing with the monstrous 6- headed sea monster of gray rock Scylla, but that lead him a step ahead to reach...

...Natalie Wendlandt
12/4/12
English
CriticalLensEssay for “The
Odyssey”
Oliver Fox once stated, “Characters in literature become heroes when they model
behaviors and characteristics we, as the reader, admire.” In other words, this quote suggests
people are drawn to relatable behaviors and characteristics readers often value and idolize.
This quote is true when one considers literary elements such as conflict and characterization.
Due to conflict, characters are often forced to express heroic traits. In the epic poem, “The
Odyssey” by Homer, the characters of Odysseus and Telemachus both prove the quote is
true as they possess characteristics readers would see as heroic. Homer uses conflict to
illustrate these traits.
In the epic poem, “The Odyssey” by Homer, the character Telemachus shows many
heroic traits, such as determination, patience, and optimism. This character becomes a hero
when he models behaviors and characteristics the reader admires. For example,
Telemachus’s thoughts throughout the poem are mainly that of determination in order to find
his father. His heroic traits show through when he strives toward determination. In the poem,
Telemachus states, “I cannot stay here. If my father may live, I must find him” (43).
Telemachus’s words in this quote clearly show he is strong­minded; never giving up his ...

...Britanee Gugel
"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly", was once said by Antoine De Saint-Exupery. This is an accurate quote to live by and refer to daily since following your instincts is usually the best decision for yourself. It leads you to do exactly what you want to do, instead of anyone getting to your mindset. This quote can also be shown in literature-characters go through hardships within there own minds. But when a third party expresses their own opinion of the problem then the character becomes confused and eventually withdrawled from what they really want. Accordingly, two works of literature that best show how following your heart(mind) is the better decision would be Tennesse Williams play The Glass Minagerie and Arthur Miller's play The Crucible. However, Tom and John Proctor are both faced with making a decision-good or bad, with help or not, a decision must be made. Along with problems in real life these two characters had to go with their "gut" instinct, and in the end-it was the best decision possible.
During the 1930's a small apartment in St. Louis housed three people- Tom, Amanda, and Laura. They were deserted by their father/husband figure, this single mother was left to fend for herself. Tom worked at a local warehouse, which didn't pay much. He was the only income in this family, so the pressure was all on him. Tom was also pushed into finding Laura a "gentleman caller", but she was so dazed in her own glass...

...Complete in Cornell Format- Store in Binder Notebook MUST HAVE!

CriticallensEssays provide a quote, which the student must connect to literature read.
The literature must be that read in class.  It consists of 5 paragraphs = Introduction, 3 body paragraphs, conclusion.  The student must discuss 2 pieces of literature and three literary terms.  Students must know the correct titles of the literature and punctuate it correctly. All titles are capitalized. Book titles are underlined and short stories are put in quotes

Begins with the actual quote  Next sentence is the interpretation of the quote (what does it mean).  Can NOT use I, you, we, me, my. Instead use they, readers, people Example: This quote means that people.  Is the quote true or not/mention the book titles you will use. This quote is true in the books ________ and __________ because../ Readers think this quote is true in the books ______ and ____ because…Mention the literary terms that support the quote in the chosen books. Example: Irony, conflict, and setting support the quote. The author uses irony, conflict and setting to show how this quote is true.

 Restate
the interpretation of the quote  Name the pieces of literature/ you must use 2  Define the literary term used  Use specific examples from the literature to back up the quote, applying the lit term to both books  Connect the book back to the interpretation
 Conclusion...

...Luis Medina
English Final
Ms. Bloomfield
6-7-12
CriticalLensEssay
L.M. Montgomery once said, “...we pay the price for everything we get or take in this world”. What he is trying to say is that we have to face the consequences for the choices we make. There is always a result from everything that happens, giving or taking, will result in something else. I agree with his philosophy, mainly because it speaks pure truth about how most things are run in the common society that we as human beings live in. Two pieces of literature that best support this quote are “A Raisin in the Sun” by Lorraine Hansberry, and “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding.
The plot of “A Raisin in the Sun” often goes in unexpected directions through the decisions of Walter is a middle aged man looking to achieve the rich social status and live the wealthy life that white people do along with his son, Travis, his wife, Ruth, his sister, Beneatha, and his mother, Lena; this is all whilst living in a very racial discriminated society. He is a chauffeur for a wealthy white man, and hopes to improve his family's financial status by investing money into a liquor store. After moving into a house purchased by the mother's insurance check, Walter wrongfully invests the rest of the money into his liquor store business. However the person he gave the money to had ran off. In the story, the check was a symbol of hope for the achievement of every family...

...An anonymous author once wrote, “The best way to judge a man’s character is to see what he does when he thinks no one is looking.” This statement describes that a one may never know the true character of another until one sees that person behind closed doors. People tend to hide their true character, for many reasons, and others will not see their true character for fear of being judged or ridiculed. This statement is expressed many times in Oedipus the King, by Sophocles, and Julius Caesar, by William Shakespeare. Only when the characters are alone is when their true personalities show. Together, the quote is proved to be, in fact, true.
Mark Antony, one of the main characters of Shakespeare's play, Julius Caesar, is made out to be one of the “good guys” all throughout the play, but as seen later after Caesar’s death, he actually had bad intentions from the start. It was not known that Mark Antony had bad intentions, until he was alone in the play. When he was alone, he showed who he really was, proving the quote true. In a play, the best way to find out a character's true identity is through a soliloquy: “Fierce civil war will paralyze all of Italy...which will beg to be buried” (Act 3 scene 1 lines 280-301 J.C.). These words from Mark Antony are the words that had shown his true identity, and he had been alone while saying them. The words spoken by Mark Antony when he is showing his true self help characterize him throughout the play. Although Mark Antony had had...

...Name/Date: _____________________________________________________________
CriticalLens Unit
Task—choose one of the following lens quotes and write a criticallensessay using The Tragedy of Macbeth.
1. “The soul that has conceived one wickedness can nurse no good thereafter”—Sophocles, Philocetes
2. “Ambition destroys its possessor.”—Talmud
3. “Circumstances are beyond the control of man; but his conduct is in his own power.”—Benjamin Disraeli, Contarini Fleming, 1832
In your essay, provide a valid interpretation of the statement, agree or disagree with the statement as you have interpreted it, and support your opinion using specific references to appropriate literary elements from the two works.
Be sure to:
i. Provide a valid interpretation of the criticallens that clearly establishes the criteria for analysis
ii. Indicate whether you agree or disagree with the statement as you have interpreted it
iii. Choose evidence that you believe best support your opinion
iv. Use the criteria suggested by the criticallens to analyze the works you have chosen
v. Avoid Plot summary. Instead, use specific references to appropriate Literary elements (for example: theme, characterization, conflict, setting, point of view, etc.) to develop your analysis
vi. Organize your ideas in a...

...return home. Ultimately Odysseus realized that he had to use all is power, might, and intelligence to over come the hardships and return to Ithaca.
A second literary element from The Odyssey by Homer is dynamic character. Throughout the epic poem Odysseus’s biggest struggle was finding that median between hubris and humility. I all started in the very beginning of the poem Odysseus had jus won the Trojan War but with the help of the gods. Odysseus didn’t thank the gods, which was disrespectful. Odysseus didn’t know how to control his excessive pride which got him a in a lot of trouble throughout his journey. For example in the Cyclops episode instead of just being happy and thankful that he escaped the Cyclops he had to boast and yell to the Cyclops his name and where he lived. He took Odysseus a while but he finally realized that what was making this journey so much harder and unpleasant was his hubris. Odysseus slowly started to change for example during the sirens episode Odysseus told his ship men to tie him to the mask cause he knew when the sirens started telling him ho great he was he would want to go over there. Another example is when Odysseus finally arrived to Ithaca he could have walked in the palace as himself bragging to everyone how he won the war and was alive but he allowed Athena to transform him to an old beggar. Odysseus used his intellectual strengths to come to the conclusion that his excessive pride was causing the unfortunate circumstances.
Henry...